Varicella zoster virus

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Contents 1 Used for 2 Broader Terms 3 Related Terms 4 Scope Note 5 Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

Used for

chickenpox virus, Herpesvirus varicellae, human alphaherpesvirus 3

Broader Terms

Alphaherpesvirinae

Related Terms

chickenpox, neurotropic virus, shingles

Scope Note

primary infection causes chickenpox; reactivation causes herpes zoster.

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

• Lokeshwar Past-President, Indian Academy of Pediatrics (1998) President-Pediatric Association of SAARC Countries (PAS) (1999) What type of virus is varicella zoster virus (VZV)? Varicella zoster virus is a member of the herpesviridae family.
• The varicella zoster virus is drawn to sensory nerve cells by their mannose 6-phosphate receptors.
• HerpesvirusesVaricella-Zoster VirusClinical Manifestations and PathogenesisVaricella-zoster virus is one of the most common viruses encountered by humans.
• Varicella zoster virus is a cause of the acute retinal necrosis syndrome.
• Vaccination A chickenpox vaccine against the varicella-zoster virus is available and is widely used in the USA.

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